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Self Lock 16-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt Self Lock 16-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure

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  4.5 out of 5
113 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this tape measure for its reliable self-locking mechanism that holds the tape firmly without button presses, making one-handed measurements effortless. The compact, lightweight design is ideal for belt or pocket carry, while bright colors and clear double-sided markings enhance readability in various lighting. Most reviewers highlight excellent value for the price and smooth extension and retraction. A few report the thin blade bends under tension or the lock fails after extended use, but these concerns are isolated and do not diminish overall satisfaction.

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113 Customer Reviews

Convenient numbers

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This tape even has numbers on both sides.

April 16, 2026
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Excellent tape measure

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works smoothly, weel made.

April 16, 2026
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Perfect tape measure

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Love the double sided measurements

April 10, 2026
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I like that it’s small and makes it easy to carry

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I like that it’s neon easy to find, it’s easy read, and locks in place making it easy to mark the measurements. I most definitely like this tape measure

April 8, 2026
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good tape measure

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what is there to say it measures

April 6, 2026
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works as advertised

good value

April 2, 2026
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Not as stiff as you would like when reaching

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Light weight easy to read numbers

April 2, 2026
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Ease of use

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Love this product so far holds good

March 27, 2026
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Easy to read.

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Good size, easy to read and I like self lock. Also easy to keep up with.

March 21, 2026
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Small and light

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Smaller and lighter than my every day rules. Self locking is a must around my shop. Smaller width than i woul like. I would love to find a small/light 3/4 × 12ft self-locking rule.

March 15, 2026
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Its a good tape measure to get you out of a jiffy

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The price for this useful little tape measure is good.

March 11, 2026
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